Lower Willow Cr

Lower Willow Creek is an out-and-back hike in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest, within the Jackson Ranger District and the Wyoming Range Withdrawal Area Special Designated Area. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and runs about 8 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 317 feet from a low point of 6,013 feet to a high of 6,379 feet. It is a hard route, and the trail surface is natural, so plan for a steady climb over a long stretch. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jackson show July highs around 79°F with lows near 41°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-20s and regular snow days from November through April. The trail is open from May 1 to October 31. Bikes and horses are both allowed, so the route works for riders and pack animals. Horse Creek and Elk Ridge are both within a mile, and Hoback Campground is about 4 miles away. Rodeo Wall, a climbing area, sits roughly 4.6 miles off.